stylus
stylus
Definition
sty·lus (stī′ləs)
noun pl. styluses -·luses or styli -·li (-lī)
- a style or other needlelike marking device
- any of various pointed tools, as one used for marking mimeograph stencils or one used in Braille embossing
- a sharp, pointed device for cutting the grooves of a phonograph record
- the short, pointed piece, tipped usually with a sapphire or diamond, that moves in such grooves and transmits vibrations to the cartridge in the pickup of a phonograph
Etymology: L, for stilus, pointed instrument: see style
stylus
Synonyms
stylus
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- slide: Lay Down: While the dog is sitting pet its head and then quickly slide the stylus down its nose.
- use: Then at the same time, use the stylus to press the Reset button located on the back of your iPAQ Pocket PC.
- hold: Context menus are shown by holding the stylus down for a moment.
- move: The surface is measured by moving the stylus across the surface.
- include: The touch screen features a tougher film cover for durability, and the included stylus is stored in the back of the unit.
- have: How about changing the design to having the stylus connected to the tablet via a coiled wire?
Adjective modifier
- spare: Spares It is a good idea to have a spare stylus in case you damage one.
- small: Small stylus the time can be signs of difference.
Preposition: on
- screen: In here tap and hold the stylus on the screen to pop up the option menu.
Preposition: across
- screen: Interacting with this wide and wild variety of Electroplankton is as simple as sliding the stylus across the touch screen.
Noun used with modifier
- diamond: Here a diamond stylus is drawn across the test surface under a ramping load, analysis of coating failures allows adhesion to be quantified.
- replacement: First stop Dixons, where I enquired as to the availability of a replacement stylus for my Palm.
- metal: Children use a pointed bone or metal stylus to make marks on the wax.
- iron: These are match box sized and are complete with an iron stylus and decorated leather case.
Modifies a noun
- phantasticus: How do you interpret pieces in the " stylus phantasticus " ?
- pen: The stylus pen is too small to work with.
- tablet: However, the stylus tablets have proved particularly difficult to read.
- holder: To resolve this issue, Asus has provided a cradle with a stylus holder.
- tip: Briefly press the stylus tip into the reset opening.
- input: In the mean time, stylus input with the mini keyboard is well thought out.
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